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Horse foreleg brace
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-07-26
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Granted: 1977-06-14
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Expires: 1996-07-26
Abstract
Abstract The horse foreleg brace is a cylindrical framework having hinges along the outside of the brace for opening and closing the cylinder of the leg brace and a restraining means on the other side to keep the brace closed. The top of the brace is an irregular oval, which engages the shoulder of a horse. The brace is a framework of metal rods wherein metal rods forming a circle are spaced at intervals along the vertical axis of the brace and welded to vertical rods extending downwardly from the shoulder engaging loop. A plate covers the bottom of the brace. The apparatus also has a provision for adjustment to varying lengths of a horse's leg. The apparatus is attached to a horse by means of straps which go across the horse's back and hold the apparatus in place. It is suitable for use with all four-legged animals.
Inventors
- 👤 Garrett W. Dawson, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:30
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/04; A61F5/05; A61F5/058; A61F5/05841; A61F5/0585; A61D; A61D9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
192 words
A weight bearing foreleg brace for a quadruped for keeping weight off an injured foreleg comprising: a. a framework of circumferentially arranged vertical rod members shaped to correspond to the silhouette of a quadruped foreleg and foot, extending from the shoulder to beneath the foot of the quadruped; b. horizontal ring members, said ring members being spaced vertically between the shoulder and the foot, each ring member encircles the corresponding portion of the foreleg, each ring member being attached to the vertical rod members by fastening means, said ring members including an uppermost ring member adapted to engage the shoulder of the quadruped and support the weight of the quadruped, each ring member being adapted to open and close for placement or removal of the brace from said foreleg; c. hinge means deposed vertically on the periphery of the brace to allow ring members to open and close; d. latch means deposed vertically on the periphery of the brace to hold the brace in the closed position after it has been placed on a foreleg; and e. plate means attached to the bottom ring member to close the bottom of the brace.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
192 words
A weight bearing foreleg brace for a quadruped for keeping weight off an injured foreleg comprising: a. a framework of circumferentially arranged vertical rod members shaped to correspond to the silhouette of a quadruped foreleg and foot, extending from the shoulder to beneath the foot of the quadruped; b. horizontal ring members, said ring members being spaced vertically between the shoulder and the foot, each ring member encircles the corresponding portion of the foreleg, each ring member being attached to the vertical rod members by fastening means, said ring members including an uppermost ring member adapted to engage the shoulder of the quadruped and support the weight of the quadruped, each ring member being adapted to open and close for placement or removal of the brace from said foreleg; c. hinge means deposed vertically on the periphery of the brace to allow ring members to open and close; d. latch means deposed vertically on the periphery of the brace to hold the brace in the closed position after it has been placed on a foreleg; and e. plate means attached to the bottom ring member to close the bottom of the brace.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A brace as in claim 1 wherein the hinge means are mounted on two adjacent vertical rod members to allow said brace to be alternatively opened and closed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A brace as in claim 1 wherein the latch means are mounted on two adjacent vertical rod members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A brace as in claim 1 wherein the vertical rod members are operably associated with adjustment means whereby the brace can be adjusted to a desired length.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A brace as in claim 1 wherein the bottom plate is attached to the brace by removable fastening means whereby the plate may be taken off.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
A brace as in claim 1 wherein the brace is made of steel rods welded together.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-06-13 | 1980-12-13 | 1981-06-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-13 | 1984-12-13 | 1985-06-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-13 | 1988-12-13 | 1989-06-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |